The training is expected to help participants understand the need for projects in development, appreciate the phases in project management, develop a practical project idea and write comprehensive project proposal. It will also equip participants to come up with possible project funding sources, liaise with stakeholders in project idea initiation and develop fundraising initiatives.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

Understand the need for projects in development
Appreciate the phases in project management
Development a practical project idea and comprehensive project proposal
Come up with possible project funding sources
Liaise with stakeholders in project idea initiation and fundraising initiatives
TARGET PARTICIPANTS

The training is targeted to: Officers involved in development work, Community leaders, Policy makers, Project Managers and Donors and project sponsors among other development actors.

TRAINING DURATION

5 Days

TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1:
Management principles and practices
Project Definition
The role of projects in development
Detailed description of project structure and activities.
Basics of project management phases
Project design
Project time line